Some songs that may, in a small way, act as a balm in these times of fear and derangement. Please especially check out the new tune from Scott Hirsch, who some of you may recognise as the regular bassist/engineer in Hiss Golden Messenger. Following William Tyler, Phil Cook et al, he’s the latest member of the extended Hiss family to branch out solo: if you liked the Golden Gunn collab with Steve Gunn, or indeed JJ Cale, this one may well be for you…